Hot Hot Baby #SunnyMoments

Boy do we love our fun in the sun.  Did you know even on gloomy days, the sun is still harmful?  Even if it is cloudy, 80% of the sun's rays can be pass through clouds.  We have to take precautions to protect ourselves and our babies from sun damage.

 
Thanks to Aveeno for sending product samples for review.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

The sun's ultra violet rays can be most harmful between the hours of 10 am to 4 pm.  This when they are extremely damaging because they are the strongest which is why they should be avoided.  Our skin is our largest organ of the body.  Aveeno Baby's Pediatrician Dr. Andres Cotton says, "Our skin is the first barrier our bodies have to protect itself." 

Here are some things to remember:

1)  Direct sunlight is not recommended for babies less than 6 months old.

2)  Keep babies shaded by putting light colored, thin clothing that covers their arms and legs and don't forget the hats. 

3)   When children are outdoors, make sure to apply broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF30 or more that can protect against UVA and UVB.

4)  Always remember to apply sunscreen to nose, cheeks, tops of ears, and feet.  You can use a face stick like the Aveeno Baby Continous Protection Sensitive Skin to make application easier.  And never forget the shoulders.

5)  Apply sunscreen 10-15 minutes before fun in the sun so that product can absorb into the skin.             Reapplying every 2 hours.

Aveeno has been a preferred brand in my home.  It is the brand I trust for my daughter's sensitive skin.  It is pediatrician and dermatologist recommended for the entire family. 

Baby Got Butz

I have a sister from another mister, like they say.  A few weeks ago I got the call.  You know the call when you take a deep breath and then you scream of joy.  She's pregnant!

Disclosure-Sample product was received for review.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

From time to time, as every sister does, we need a little help from the other.  I love being able to give my baby sister advise.  Whether it is our weekly phone calls or a call from out of the blue, we are always here for each other.  Since I started having babies first, I have lots of stories to tell.  What things worked for us and what did not.  Every baby is different.

The one thing that remains the same is that I always want what is best.  Being a new mom can be scary whether you are young or older, mom to one or more than one.  

With so many products out there, staying in tune with what is best, may become confusing.  I try to look for products that are going to be ok for baby use, and not harm them.

Baby Butz cream-(never tested on animals)

-100% All-Natural

-No perfume

-No alcohol

-No chemicals

-Paraben Free

-Hypoallergenic

I dare you to read the label.  You will recognize the ingredients.  Majda Ficko created Baby Butz because of her son’s needs.  Every mom has had that moment when they are desperate to find their baby relief.    

Backed by doctors, the cream begins the healing process immediately and stays put, even providing overnight protection.  Just four hours after applying the cream, parents can notice visible improvement in their child’s diaper rash.

Ask your pediatrician for a sample or find it at your nearest Target.

Little Twig Calming Lavender Baby Wash Review

***Disclosure-Sample product was provided for review.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

As parents, we are always looking for products to use on our babies that are safe for them.  

Little twig products are a safe and natural bath time alternative.  They utilize the most effective organic and botanical ingredients in their simple recipe for pure and gentle personal care.  

Lavender has aromatherapy properties that are calming and relaxing.  It can be used for adults and kids.  

Little Twig Calming Lavender Baby Wash (www.littletwig.com) - This all-natural blend of soothing lavender, restorative chamomile and gentle bubbles turns your tub into a sanctuary of tranquil bath time bliss.  Provides aromatherapy benefits that are calming and relaxing, encouraging a better night’s sleep for baby. 

It is safe to use with the little ones.  I like that this product is paraben free and that it does not have any synthetic fragrances.  This product is ideal for sensitive skin like my daughter.  There was no residue left on her skin and it did not dry her out.   

PRESSELS™ Review

***Disclosure-Sample product was received to review.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

Do you like Pretzels?  We love to snacks on them.  I was recently introduced to a new product available here in Houston at HEB stores.

Introducing PRESSELS™, a new approach to the classic pretzel . These baked, thin, crispy pretzel chips recently made its debut in the US with Houston being one of the first markets to have the product on shelves.

Available in three flavors, Original, Everything and Sesame.

-all-natural 

-non-GMO certified

-no food coloring

-no artificial flavors

-no cholesterol

-no preservatives

-zero Trans fat

-80% less fat than regular potato chips.  

These are so good.  I like that they are thin and crispy.  My toddler loved them.  Perfect and bite size for her to snack on.  My favorite was the Original, but all 3 flavors were good.  They are great for dipping too.  I like my pretzels with mustard.  Don't judge me, try it.

Dolphin Organics Review

Dolphin Organics is a new natural and organic baby bath products. 

Dolphin Organics, founded by a mother of twins, is the perfect gift for all new mothers. Dolphin Organics products are vegan, hypoallergenic and free of parabens, sodium benzoate and all harsh chemicals.

They will also debut a new Lavender line and line for teen & tween girls later this month.  

My thoughts-Lil Bit has been sick since last week and has not been herself.  Even bath time which is her favorite has not been the same.  I used Dolphin Organics to draw her a bubble bath.  She really enjoyed her bath.  I like the scent.  

***Disclosure-Sample product was received to review.  This product has been Independentmami tested and Independentmami approved.

Ruggles Green Review

Ruggles Green is The Greenest Restaurant in Texas and the 3rd Greenest Restaurant in the United States.  Ruggles Green is the 3rd most reviewed restaurants in the city out of over 13,000 restaurants in the Houston Area.

I got to learn from "THE GREEN GUY", Federico Marques, what makes them Green and why their food tastes soooo good.

Here is what we sampled:

Homemade Organic Chickpea Hummus~

Served with green manzanilla olives, sun dried tomatoes and wood-fired flat

bread – (can be made Gluten-free )

Hi-Protein Hempanadas~


Delicate empanadas made with high-protein hemp flour, wheat flour, raisins, cilantro, blended cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and all natural beef; served with roasted garlic cilantro sauce and peach chipotle sauce

Fresh Vegetable Pizza~

Roasted tomatoes, eggplant,zucchini, mushrooms, red onion, garlic, mozzarella, fontina and feta cheeses and pesto sauce; topped with baby arugula and balsamic vinegar

Dale's Pizza~

All-natural bacon, all-natural ham, crème fraiche, basil, fresh thyme, roasted garlic, fontina


and mozzarella cheese; topped with sea salt and cracked black pepper

Ruggles Green Margherita Pizza~
Fresh roma tomatoes, organic tomato sauce, roasted garlic, thyme, oregano, basil, fresh

mozzarella, shredded mozzarella, and fontina cheeses; topped with extra virgin olive oil

High Protein Hemp Brownie

Our famous chocolate, high-protein hemp brownie served warm with chocolate trellis,


chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream (can be made Gluten-free)

My thoughts-I like that all their food is natural.  It is free from dyes, chemicals, etc...  They have a color coding system on the menu; blue is gluten free,  yellow is dairy free, green is vegetarian, and red is kids live well.  And I like that most items can be made Gluten-free.  All you have to do is ask.  (I recently went to a restaurant which I will not say the name, but it took 3 hours for them to find something I could eat because of my allergies.)  And the food tastes really good.  It is really flavorful.  But what I really like the most is that there are 2 coming soon near me, one is Sugarland opening Aug 27 and one in the Heights in November.

The Sugarland location will be the greenest in the world.  From the water, to the lights, it will all be green, green, green, that's Ruggles Green!!

***Disclosure-No compensation was received.  I was invited to attend this event.  I received a swag bag with samples.  These are my honest opinions.